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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What malady does Fiona contract during her initial period of living at Meadowlake?
(a) A cold.
(b) The flu.
(c) Hepatitis.
(d) Pneumonia.

2. Grant tells the doctor that Fiona had once mistakenly left what object in storage for an extended period of time?
(a) A bundle of cash.
(b) A sports car.
(c) A diamond ring.
(d) A fur coat.

3. Fiona retires from her position as a coordinator of volunteers at what type of establishment?
(a) A homeless shelter.
(b) A hospital.
(c) A school.
(d) A library.

4. How many minutes does it take Grant to drive to Meadowlake every time he visits?
(a) 90.
(b) 20.
(c) 40.
(d) 10.

5. What was NOT a consequence Grant suffered as a result of his dalliances with female students?
(a) He was no longer invited to social gatherings.
(b) He was given the cold shoulder by his colleagues.
(c) He was talked about by the whole staff at his workplace.
(d) He was fired.

6. With how many "minutes of physical sweetness" (284) had Fiona and Grant always ended their days?
(a) 5 or 10.
(b) 15 or 20.
(c) 2 or 3.
(d) 20 or 30.

7. Grant recognizes that continuing his infidelity "might" have eventually "cost him" (289) what?
(a) His tenure.
(b) His sanity.
(c) Fiona.
(d) His job.

8. How old is Fiona at the time she goes to live at Meadowlake?
(a) 81.
(b) 63.
(c) 70.
(d) 78.

9. What objects does Fiona name as a means of "always taking you somewhere" (277)?
(a) Escalators.
(b) Sidewalks.
(c) Stairs.
(d) Fences.

10. At the time of the narrative's events, Grant is writing a book about myths of what type?
(a) Japanese.
(b) Roman.
(c) Norse.
(d) Greek.

11. After their retirement, Fiona and Grant began to engage in what activity together?
(a) Ballroom dancing.
(b) Golfing.
(c) Playing tennis.
(d) Cross-country skiing.

12. Grant thinks about his colleague as being one of the first to have cast aside what object?
(a) His Bible.
(b) His dignity.
(c) His necktie.
(d) His wedding ring.

13. What term is used to describe Fiona's mother's political stance?
(a) Far-right.
(b) Far-left.
(c) Moderate.
(d) Alt-right.

14. Of what scent does the newer Meadowlark building into which Fiona moves smell?
(a) Urine.
(b) Ammonia.
(c) Lemon.
(d) Pine.

15. Fiona's mother's political activities are named as the reason why Fiona is not a member of what type of organization?
(a) An academic club.
(b) The dean's list.
(c) A disciplinary committee.
(d) A sorority.

Short Answer Questions

1. What item did Grant promise to Fiona on the New Year's Eve that followed his receipt of the letter?

2. What is the name of the nurse to whom Grant always hopes to speak when he calls Meadowlake?

3. At the time of the narrative's events, Grant is writing a study about myths containing which types of animals?

4. What activity does Grant undertake to get exercise after Fiona's move to Meadowlake?

5. What substance was used to write a particular word across Grant's office door?

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